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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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